General
Adrenal Stress Check
Adrenal fatigue may be one of the most under diagnosed condition in western society. This adrenocortex stress test assesses your response to stress and provides valuable insights to help you balance your hormones.
See what is measuredAbout this test
Adrenal fatigue may be one of the most under diagnosed condition in western society. This adrenocortex stress test assesses your response to stress and provides valuable insights to help you balance your hormones. Adrenal fatigue is one of the most under diagnosed illnesses in western society, and is estimated to affect 80% of adults. Stress is part of everyday life and how you respond to it has a significant effect on your health. The most common daily stressors often go unnoticed and include lack of sleep, work overload, poor diet, too much caffeine and alcohol and not enough exercise. The adrenal glands regulate your body’s response to stress, and if you’re under chronic stress they can become exhausted - this is evident when measuring your cortisol and DHEA hormones with this adrenal fatigue test. The most common signs of adrenal fatigue include exhaustion, insomnia, depression, anxiety, sugar and/ or salt cravings, weight problems, decreased sex drive, more prone to colds and flu, and less tolerance to stress.
What we measure
ADRENOCORTEX STRESS PROFILE
Measuring the adrenal hormones cortisol and DHEA-S with this adrenal fatigue test provides an assessment of how well you manage and internalise stress.
- Cortisol Morning
- Cortisol levels are generally high in the morning as we wake from a prolonged period of sleep, with an increase of up to 50% in the first half an hour after waking. This is known as the ‘cortisol awakening response’.
- Cortisol Midday
- As the day progresses cortisol levels naturally begin to drop in a fairly constant and regular fashion that is termed a diurnal rhythm, ending up as low in the late evening.
- Cortisol Afternoon
- As the day progresses cortisol levels naturally begin to drop in a fairly constant and regular fashion that is termed a diurnal rhythm, ending up as low in the late evening.
- Cortisol Evening
- Cortisol levels drop very low in the evening and during the early phase of sleep which allows the body to keep a regular sleeping pattern.
- Cortisol Daily Total
- A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland in response stress. The hormone is secreted in a daily pattern rising in the early morning, peaking around 7am, and declining in the evening.
- DHEA-S
- A long-acting adrenal hormone which regulates energy production, the immune system, brain chemistry, bone formation, muscle tone and libido.
- DHEAS/Cortisol Ratio
- Since cortisol and DHEA have opposing effects, they should be viewed together as a ratio.
What happens next
- 01
Order your test
Enter your laboratory details and pay securely as a guest. No signup or health quiz is required to order.
- 02
Follow your collection instructions
Preparation and collection vary by test. Follow the instructions provided for your specific test; contact us if anything is unclear.
- 03
Explore your results
View your results privately in your account. You can take the health quiz after ordering and explore clinician support when you need it.
A question before you order?
You can explore the collection without taking the quiz. If you are unsure where to start, we can help you understand the options.